If you were captivated by the way Nation explores questions of tradition, belief, and what it means to build a society from the ground up—as Mau and Daphne challenge the old rules and forge something new—you'll love The Left Hand of Darkness. Le Guin’s Genly Ai is a stranger navigating an alien culture, wrestling with questions of trust, gender, and the boundaries between people, in a story that’s as much about philosophy and society as it is about survival.

If you appreciated Mau’s transformation from a boy who lost everything into someone who forges his own path, you’ll find David’s journey in The Book of Lost Things equally compelling. Connolly’s tale follows a grieving boy who is thrust into a magical world, where every challenge helps him confront his fears and grow, much like the coming-of-age arc that defines Nation.

If the sly wit and clever banter between characters in Nation—from the philosophical parrot to Daphne’s sharp observations—made you smile, you’ll laugh out loud at Good Omens. This book is filled with irreverent humor, playful asides, and satirical takes on the end of the world, delivered by an angel and a demon who are just trying to do their best.

If you liked how Nation stands alone yet packs an emotional punch, with Mau and Daphne questioning the old and seeking the new after a catastrophe, you’ll enjoy The Giver. Jonas’s journey to uncover the truth about his seemingly perfect community—and his decision to break away from it—offers a similarly self-contained, thought-provoking experience.

If you were fascinated by the intricate worldbuilding and the clash of cultures in Nation—from the traditions of the Nation to the arrival of Daphne’s Western ideas—The Grace of Kings will sweep you into a new world. Liu creates a vast archipelago of kingdoms, where old ways meet new ambitions, and every custom, myth, and invention is vividly brought to life.